Mercer University
Macon, Georgia · Private, nonprofit · 4,500 undergraduates
Of 52 programs with reported earnings, 51 leave graduates out-earning a typical Georgia high-school graduate (about $33,813/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 87 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $19,817 |
| $30k to $48k | $21,484 |
| $48k to $75k | $22,533 |
| $75k to $110k | $25,184 |
| $110k and up | $26,770 |
| All families (average) | $23,847 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $85,030 | +$51,217 | clears the bar | $19,869 | 0.4 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's Degree | $62,624 | +$28,811 | clears the bar | $41,546 | 1.4 yrs |
| Engineering, General | Bachelor's Degree | $88,413 | +$54,600 | clears the bar | $25,350 | 0.5 yrs |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Master's Degree | $57,040 | +$23,227 | clears the bar | $83,629 | 3.6 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $51,723 | +$17,910 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 1.5 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $51,513 | +$17,700 | clears the bar | $35,500 | 2 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Master's Degree | $125,910 | +$92,097 | clears the bar | $103,050 | 1.1 yrs |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $71,629 | +$37,816 | clears the bar | $25,990 | 0.7 yrs |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's Degree | $61,710 | +$27,897 | clears the bar | $30,750 | 1.1 yrs |
| Public Health | Master's Degree | $73,262 | +$39,449 | clears the bar | $66,000 | 1.7 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $59,570 | +$25,757 | clears the bar | $24,223 | 0.9 yrs |
| Public Health | Bachelor's Degree | $60,401 | +$26,588 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1 yr |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | Master's Degree | $103,414 | +$69,601 | clears the bar | $30,750 | 0.4 yrs |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Master's Degree | $86,612 | +$52,799 | clears the bar | $28,501 | 0.5 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Master's Degree | $94,972 | +$61,159 | clears the bar | $37,415 | 0.6 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 52 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 35% of students receive Pell grants · 70% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.